Looking Back at 2014

For the last two years (2012 and 2013), I’ve done a post at the end of the year to celebrate what I’ve actually accomplished. I think I always get weary in December and wonder: “Did I get anything done?” While I knew the answer was “Yes.” I did have to prove it to myself.

Last year, I started a Book of Stars to record the little things that happened that were good. I taped in the nice things editors said, the the nice things other writers said. Writing can be a discouraging job. When I opened up my book to look back over 2014, it lifted my spirits.

Published Works

* Educational book coming out in early 2015. This book pushed me to research and write fast and took over my life for a few months.

Teaching

Library

* Started and finished my library media endorsement at UVA and UVA Wise

Whew! Looking back at the makes me tired. But it is also testament to how much you can accomplish by setting aside a little bit of time for your writing each day. I still teach full-time and have two young kids. Most of the writing was done between 5-6 am daily.

As I think about what I want to accomplish in 2015, I look at the big picture and big goals. But I also want to focus on: What is the next step I can take to further my career. It might be as simple as revising one chapter. Each small step adds up to bigger ones.

Comments

Marcie, this is such an impressive list. And I LOVE the book of stars idea. I might have to steal that for 2015. You seldom remember the good feedback you get but always remember the negative. 🙂 Here’s to a great 2015!!

Marcie, I love the way you organized your successes. You have done sooooo much and given back so much to the writing community, too. I am impressed by this list and thrilled that we are connected. Way to move into 2015!

Marcie Flinchum Atkins

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